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French Croissant - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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French Croissant Recipe

French Croissant has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 45.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 8.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to French cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 15, for French Croissant, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A638.8 IU12.8%Top 10%Very High
Retinol170.4 mcg
Vitamin C0.66 mg1.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D16.4 IU4.1%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.66 mg43.9%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.6 mg13.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate88.2 mcg22%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid53.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.66 mg6.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium50 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Iron2 mg11%Top 30%High
Magnesium13.2 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus84.9 mg8.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium102.6 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium455.9 mg19%Top 30%High
Zinc0.66 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13.8 mcg19.7%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29.7 g9.9%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.5 g11.1%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.7 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.7 g31.8%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat12.8 g63.8%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat5.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 495 Calories from Fat 282

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31.4 g 48.3%

Saturated Fat 19.4 g 97%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 103.9 mg 34.6%

Sodium 693 mg 28.9%

Total Carbohydrates 45.2 g 15.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 2.7 g

Protein 8.4 g 16.8%

Vitamin A 19.4% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 7.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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